This is a fascinating little place - a collection of sheds behind someones house. The focus here is on spinning, but they do carry yarn, and good yarn it is too - mostly 100% wool - and sometimes you can get breed specific aran!

They have the most amazing wooden knitting needles and crochet hooks from Indonesia - the hand turned ones are stunning and make a lovely treat.

The staff are friendly and knowledgable - and you are free to wander in the fibre sheds.

I went here for the first time just a few weeks ago, and my word, it is big.

The books, luxury yarns, other craft supplies are all in a few rooms to the side of the mill, and there is a good selection in the small space. Here you will also find the sofa, and the drinks machine.

However, the main attraction is the mill. I was amazed to find that they just let you wander around their warehouse, filling your bag with yarn. There is an excellent selection, and a good variety of fibres. A lot of it is coned, making it suitable for weaving and machine knitting, as well as hand knitting and crochet.

I really was impressed by the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. The receptionist mentioned that two ladies had flown up to Leeds/Bradford from Southampton to visit. I can well see why

This shop has rather an odd combination. The upstairs is full of tents and other camping equipment, and downstairs is full of yarn - and what yarn, they often have huge cones of things like Debbie Bliss Cashmerino at a deep discount.

The disadvantage is the stock seems mostly to be remainders, so you can't be sure what you will find. Still worth a trip if you are in the area though.

This doesn't have the greatest selection of yarn, but it does have an excellent selection of patterns, in particular Rowan booklets (it does stock some Rowan yarns), needles hooks and other accessories.

There are a good range of classes available, and 'how to leaflets' and it is great for the polycraftual.

Knitting books are also in with the general craft books on the ground floor.

I was pleasantly surprised with the selection in this shop, as the yarn area isn't huge. A good selection of brands (Debbie Bliss, Rowan, Sirdar, Regia, etc) and plenty of each sort. Nicely displayed too.